Life of Pi

Disasters strike without any warning, so the best thing is to be prepared. For example this Life Box, which is a rapid-response disaster recovery box that can be air dropped. The box basically turns into a four-person inflatable shelter and holds relief goods.
This foldable polyethylene box includes two cardboard boxes containing food, water, sleeping bags etc. and transforms into an inflatable shelter.

Details:

• The inflatable, double-layer shelter is attached to the interior surface of Life Box. When it is unfolded, Life Box serves as the floor of the shelter.
• The outer layer of the shelter also functions as a cross-type parachute during the airdrop.
• The polyethylene foam provides comfort and insulation. It is also a good shock absorber.
• The Box comes in three versions for different needs: ‘air’, ‘land’ and ‘water’.
• The ‘air’ type is for the disaster areas that can be only reached by aircraft.
• The outer layer of the shelter is used as parachute during airdropping.
• The ‘land’ type is for disaster areas that can be reached by road.
• The outer layer of the shelter is placed inside the box.
• The ‘water’ type is for flood-affected areas. It serves as a shelter on both water and land. It has two inflated rings around the shelter for floatation.

The Life Box is a 2013 Red Dot Award: Design Concept Winner.

Designer: Adem Onalan

Radhika Seth

Radhika Seth is a design and technology writer with over 18 years of experience covering products, innovation, and the ideas shaping design. She serves on the jury of international design competitions, including the iF Design Award, and hosts Yanko Design’s Design Mindset podcast. A former Ogilvy advertising professional, she has also taught Communication and Design Journalism, bringing together her experience across design, storytelling, brands, and media.

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